China Just Applied To Launch 200,000 Satellites, Over Ten Times More Than Even Exist Right Now - Jalopnik

China has applied to launch 200,000 satellites, which is over ten times more than currently exist. This application has raised concerns regarding China's ambitions in its private space industry and the potential implications for military power. The paperwork was filed with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for megaconstellations totaling nearly 200,000 satellites.